What a Difference Camouflage Makes - 435i Sport Line Coupes Compared

We noticed an interesting phenomenon with the latest set of 4 Series spy photos - how negative the reaction was compared to the very positive reaction to an earlier set of spy photos featuring the same model (a 435i Sport Line). The only difference between these cars? The camouflage, the color, and the setting/lighting.

Goes to show that camouflage really can have a profound effect in how a car looks and is perceived by a viewer. As you can see in the comparison photos below, the remaining camouflage pieces strategically cover some of the most important styling lines and design elements on the car - connecting headlights, curves in front bumper, side character line, air breather vents, hoffmeister kink, rear tail lights and rear bumper character line.

In the photos, it’s clear that the grey model is more attractive, and all just owing to some piece of tape and a different color.

Have a look at the vastly (amusing and) differing reactions to the two sets of photos:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=847440
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818697

What will the reaction be to the final product when polished official photos are published? We won’t have to wait too long to see…